Learning Support Assistant Level 2A

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2TA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,184.93 Annually (Actual) Starting Salary - £25,184.93 (actual £17,642.45 per annum)

Learning Support Assistant Level 2A job summary

The Directors and Headteacher of this successful and popular Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a hardworking, qualified and dedicated Learning Support Assistant. A vacancy exists for someone who is supportive of the Catholic Ethos of the school and demonstrates the following attributes:

An enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who will bring a sense of energy and passion to the role.

A high level of general education - English and Maths at GCSE C/Level 4 or above is essential as is a NVQ2 or equivalent Qualification.

We welcome applications from candidates who do not yet hold GCSE English or Maths but are willing to complete Functional Skills Level 2 during employment, and who are also willing to work towards the Level 2 LSA qualification if this is not already held.

Can use their initiative to work independently and flexibly.

Has experience of working with children in a Primary School setting

Has a passion for working with children and forms good relationships with children and adults.

At St Mary’s we offer the following:

A supportive, positive and enthusiastic staff team.

Children who are well behaved and eager to learn.

Very supportive parents.

Excellent professional learning opportunities.

A school community which is committed to continual improvement and where every child is encouraged to succeed.

Application forms and further details are available from www.ctkcc.co.uk or by contacting Mrs J Howarth at recruitment@ctkcc.co.uk or 01782 976176.

Please note the closing date for this post is 9am on 26th Januray 2026. Interviews will take place the week over the following two weeks.

Previous applicants need not apply

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-newcastle-under-lyme

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